The Learning Brain: Lessons for Education - Rilegato

Blakemore, Sarah-Jayne; Frith, Uta

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 1405106220 ISBN 13: 9781405106221

Casa editrice: Blackwell Pub, 2005

Riassunto

Forced learning, or "hot-housing", of infants has become increasingly popular in recent years - but does it work? The plasticity of the adolescent and adult brain is becoming acknowledged by brain scientists. What does this say about lifelong learning? In this groundbreaking book, two scientists take stock of what is now known about how and when the brain learns, and consider its implications for educational policy and practice.
This landmark book will be of interest to students of psychology and education, teachers, psychologists, educational policy makers, and parents.

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L'autore

Uta Frith is Professor of Cognitive Development and Deputy Director of the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London.

Dalla quarta di copertina

Forced learning, or "hot-housing", of infants has become increasingly popular in recent years - but does it work? The plasticity of the adolescent and adult brain is becoming gradually acknowledged by brain scientists. What does this say about lifelong learning? In this groundbreaking book, two scientists take stock of what is now known about how and when the brain learns, and consider the implications of this knowledge for educational policy and practice.

Blakemore and Frith break new ground by drawing out the relevance of brain research to education. After reviewing brain development and learning from infancy, through school years to adolescence and adulthood, they explore how the brain can change and learn at any age. They consider naturally learned skills, such as emotional and social competence, and formally taught skills, such as reading, writing and arithmetic. They also take a look at the potential of new ways to improve learning, including physical and mental exercise, sleep and diet. An important part of the book deals with brain research on learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, attention deficit and autism, and how this research can inform remedial education.

This landmark book will be of interest to students of psychology and education, teachers, psychologists, educational policy-makers, and parents.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Blackwell Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1405106220
• ISBN 13: 9781405106221
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 216